COLUMBUS, Ohio — Lawmakers passed a bill that aims for tighter controls for the recipients and stricter penalties for those who commit Medicaid fraud.
While this was a hot-debated topic among both parties, lawmakers placed the bill on the fast track for a vote on the floor.
“We’ve preserved all the protections for folks who are on Medicaid today, and we’re going to cut down on waste,” State Rep. Brian Stewart, R, chairman of the House Finance Committee, said. “And I think to end up at the end of this process with a unanimous bipartisan vote in committee is pretty noteworthy.”
But not everyone was on board during the House’s vote.
While the bill received bipartisan support, 85 lawmakers voted in favor while 10 voted against it.
“A lot of the people that came in and said we’re concerned about this bill, they also said, ‘I’ve been defrauded as a recipient,’” Stewart said. “So, there’s…
HOW TO SPOT A “RED FLAG” (THE BEHAVIORAL AUDIT)
Keep an eye out for these behavioral shifts in your staff:
Refusal to take leave: Afraid someone will find their “adjustments.”
Unexplained wealth: Buying luxury items that don’t match their known salary.
Working odd hours: Preferring to work alone late at night when no one is watching the system.
“Gatekeeper” behavior: Becoming overly defensive or angry when someone asks to see their records.